Friends especially later in life really matter and unfortunately it's a topic that's hard to discuss and perhaps get results or improve upon. I appreciated the insight in this book. Will take it with me and hopefully apply to life in productive ways.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own

I seem to have a healthy view on friendships and I am part of good friend groups. I found the book dryer then the fun cover lead me to believe it would be, but informative. I think Safeguarding was the chapter I got the most out of.. I tend to be a little standoffish when they may need intervening because I don't want cause more trouble. I can do better

A basic guide to the tenants of friendship, it’s very basic but covers a lot of important topics like how friendships grow, change, deal with conflict and more. It’s more basic than I was looking for. I think a lot of people picking this up are likely dealing with loneliness or friendship conflicts and this is high level. However, I highly recommend it as a quick read as we would all benefit from the information. I loved that Dr. Horn kept the book actionable, each chapter has a reflection and action exercise.

Friends Matter, For Life is a non-fiction book written by professor and research psychologist Kimberly Horn.
The book talks about eight tenets of friendship, each detailed and well-structured.
I enjoyed the different scenarios, the emphasis on openness and acceptance, the evaluation of the dynamics, and accepting dynamic friendships and self-friendship aspects the most.

Friendships have always been a valuable source of happiness and joy in my life - from the moment I first went off to school, when I moved as a shy, young girl, those awkward teenage years, the fun-filled freedom of college days, marriage, divorce, dating, new jobs. So many versions of friendships that have touched and shaped my life as each left a mark on my heart. The friendships we build and nurture in our adult lives are like no other. The thoughtful approach on how to best grow and maintain those is shared in Friends Matter, For Life. Detailing eight tenets for a Framework of Dynamic Friendship, Kim provides the reader with valuable, impactful ways one can strengthen and deepen their relationships. I especially like the “Reflect” sections with probing questions to ask yourself how YOU show up for friends. My favorite tenet was Self-Friending with the reminder on how we should be treating ourselves with the same kindness, support, and care offered to a friend. I consider myself a good friend but this book has shown me I never want to take any of my friendships nor their impact on my life for granted.

Friends Matter, for Life by Dr. Kimberly Horn is a game-changer for understanding adult friendships. Dr. Horn offers practical advice, backed by research and real stories, to help you build and maintain meaningful connections. This book shows the powerful impact of friendships on our happiness and health, reminding us to be a good friend to have good friends.

Loved this one! Great and fun read. Highly recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher, Netgalley, and the author for my ARC.

Friends. What a topic! Now with kids it's become an even bigger one. But I know I have to practice what I preach with my kids. This book was beautifully done! Such a complex topic, and this book explained it so simply and well. I highly recommend. As a mom of four, I'm realizing you need those friends to get you through life. They are crucial. But it's hard to commit to that deep relation. Wonderfully done! Such great words and advice.

I love my friends and enjoy spending time with them. However, I have noticed as I get older my circle is getting smaller. When I saw the title of this book, I thought I'd learn more about friendship as an adult. I enjoyed Horn's theories on the power of friendship, but I felt like I already knew that. I also thought that the advice was pretty basic. Perhaps it is because I've given so much time to nurturing myself and am truly spending time with the people I desire to already? Either way, I liked the book and think it will help a lot of women struggling. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Four stars.